Ginseng information, please

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woodspirit1 Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a) Aug 30, 2008

My spousal unit has found a few ginseng plants around our property. These are usually vacant wooded mountain lots that will not "perk," that is, a septic tank system will leach properly so the property is worthless. I rather like having these empty lots around - lots of privacy and wildlife.
We have dug a few plants. But I have no idea how to prepare them for my own consumption. Since it is generally thought of as a restorative, I really want to try it as my energy and mental outlook have deteriorated a lot in the last 2 years and the doctors are not finding anything specific, just age and depression.
Any help would be kindly received.

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maccionoadha Halifax, MA(Zone 6a) Sep 12, 2008

Kawonkamish(Greetings),

The fresh root can be chewed or made into a tea.
~Tea from fresh roots: grate 1 tablespoon of fresh root. Boil 2 cups of water; add grated root and simmer for 15 minutes.

The root can also be dried, turned into a powder and taken in pill form or as a tea.
~Tea from powder: In 2 cups of boiling water, simmer 1 teaspoon of dried root, for 15 minutes.


Aquene(Peace),
Moe/WautuckquesSochepo

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woodspirit1 Lake Toxaway, NC(Zone 7a) Sep 12, 2008

I have really enjoyed this thread. Now I have more ideas for plants I will start next March.

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